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Armed Forces Education, Training and Skills (Distance Learning)

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PG Cert Online Part-time, Distance 1 September, January find out find out

About Armed Forces Education, Training and Skills (Distance Learning), PG Cert - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

This flexible distance-learning course helps armed forces instructors develop confident, inclusive and effective teaching skills while continuing in their current roles. You’ll explore lesson planning, assessment, digital pedagogy and reflective practice, all tailored to the unique demands of military training. It’s ideal for serving trainers looking to enhance their expertise or prepare for future opportunities in civilian education.

On this course, you'll:

  • Develop professional teaching skills tailored specifically to armed forces training environments
  • Learn from education specialists through flexible distance learning
  • Build core competencies in lesson planning, delivery, assessment and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Strengthen your reflective practice and professional development as you apply new techniques directly in your military role
  • Explore national education policy, curriculum design and digital pedagogy to enhance the quality of your training
  • Be supported by expert tutors as you work towards a nationally recognised qualification valued by both military and civilian employers
  • Prepare for future career opportunities in armed forces instruction, further education, vocational training and progression to qualifications such as a PGCE in Further Education and Skills

Entry requirements for this course

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